Can one have too many tube components in a system?

@oldhvymec  I loved that response! Most of those that use multiple of tube components know what they are doing. I am still exploring.

The talented Telefunken, the magnificent Mullard Blackburn, or the rare and rich RCA BP. Long live the 12AX7

Know thine tubes, to thine own tubes be true.

50 years with Mac June of this year. I just got my C2500 back Telefunkens are goin in. Mcintosh USA (made in China) JJ are coming out. 

I don't trust anybody with my pridefully and pricy handpicked Telefunkens.. :-) 1000.00 for a great set of 6, 3 pair is a lot more likely. 4-600.00

Amperx, Valvo and Mazda are might good too.

Here's a bone. Solvex 12AX7 (sufix W) NOS and confirm with your dealer. It will go toe to toe with the best RCA ever made. Second, they will outlast everything and sound good AFTER you drop it on the floor. One tough valve. It's a mill-spec black plate for extreme vibration / shock. Survive a nuke I hear. The pilot won't but the MIG will be fine.. :-)

Dave - Solid state ! F-15 air to air combat record 104 to Zip, Nada, Nyet. 

in my Mac the Blackburns and Tele duke it out for supremacy…. since Winter of 1965 for me…i am low milage

Yea but I ride a bicycle. MIG 1000, bicycle zip.

I can say there were no tube failures, only flat tires. :-)

Regards.